West Atlantic through the eyes of our staff

Position Type:            Permanent, Full Time

Work Pattern             Days

Department:              Technical Records & Planning

Location:                     East Midlands Airport

Responsible to:          Lead Technical Records and Planning Engineer

Role Summary

The technical records administrator is a key position within West Atlantic UK, serving the primary purpose of ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements regarding record keeping. With aviation record keeping becoming more dependent on electronic documentation this position will require substantial input in to digitalising paper records accurately on behalf of West Atlantic UK and their customers. This position will suit an experienced administrator with the ability to follow processes and time targets.

Responsibilities

• Control of department email address, ensuring all queries are directed to the responsible person and answered within a reasonable timescale.
• Control the flow of digital records into the department, ensuring a robust and regulated system of records control is managed.
• Receipt of physical paperwork from both internal and external parties, ensuring all paperwork is present ahead of periodic archiving.
• Scanning of physical paperwork, ensuring no records go to storage without a digital record being available.
• Compilation and submission of monthly utilisation reports for lessors and airline.
• Support of the CAMO Subcontractor with records management and respond on their queries.
• Liaising with in-house and contracted P145 with regards to the return of the required paperwork in the specified timeframes.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by the Lead Technical Records and Planning Engineer.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Educated to GSCE Level

Required Skills/Experience/knowledge:

• Previous experience processing paperwork within a regulated environment.
• Demonstratable experience in managing their own workflow and ability to complete requirements within set timescales.
• Team player with ability to work using own initiative when necessary.
• Demonstratable confident and clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience within an airline technical environment.
• Demonstratable skills on the use of M&E software systems Rusada Envision and Trax.

Terms and Conditions

Salary  - £24 000 – £26 000 DOE

Pension Scheme

Position Type:   Permanent Full-Time             

Department:      P145 West Atlantic   

Location:             EMA East Midlands Hub

Responsible to: Line Maintenance Manager

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Role Summary

To provide and support effective and efficient engineering at EMA and across the UK network, which meets the operational requirements in a sustainable and safe manner.

Responsible for ensuring the relevant B1 work at EMA is carried out on time, in full, and to the required standards. Responsible for covering line station annual leave and attending AOG call outs.

Responsibilities

Responsible for certifying the work at EMA; In consultation with the Shift Supervisors and Base Maintenance Manager.

Ensure all work is completed IAW company procedures and the relevant maintenance documentation, Technical logs and work orders, are completed and returned to technical records.

Responsible for ensuring any required parts/tools for maintenance are ordered correctly and monitor with logistics/supervisors regarding estimated delivery times.

Ensure tools and equipment are treated correctly, and are stored in the correct locations

Responsible for ensuring proper handover procedures are completed in the MOE.

Ensure company premises are maintained and good housekeeping standards are met at all times. Report any building/facilities defects to Shift Supervisors and/or BSC.

Be well informed about valid instructions, regulations and maintenance information.

Be well informed about the procedures regarding production quality control and quality audit especially how they apply at the specific maintenance tasks.

Perform maintenance on equipment that is used for maintenance and apply a high maintenance standard. Restore and clean all equipment after the maintenance activity. When equipment fails or is found to be faulty, immediately report this to the certifying staff.

Keep current with the approved working schedules, Company procedures, requirements and any authorisation ratings held for the work performed.

Have confidence to issue an SMS report if a violation from the established WAS Flight Safety Standard is discovered

Carry out any other such reasonable duties as the company sees fit in accordance with the responsibilities of the position

Academic/Educational Requirements

Unrestricted UK B1 License

Relevant Type Rating to West Atlantic  B737 NG B737 CL, ATR72/100/200 , BAE ATP

Required Skills/Experience:

Minimum 5 years Aviation Engineering experience

Must be Proactive, self-motivated & confident self-starter

Effective interpersonal skills

Possess confident and effective communication skills (both written & verbal)

Ability to make good judgements based on the needs of the company operation, in a very fluid, fast changing environment.

Proven problem solving and Planning & Organizing skills

Salary

Basic £42,000

Shift Allowance: £4500

 B737 NG Type rating: £3346

 B737 CL Type rating :£3346

 ATP Type Rating : £2038

 ATR Type Rating : £2038

Company Pension Included

Please note there is no loyalty bonus with this role for new or existing employees.

Position Type:             Permanent Full-Time             

Department:               EDI and ABZ line stations – P145

Location:                     EDI

Responsible to:           West Atlantic UK Line Maintenance Manager (LMM)

Role Summary

To support effective and efficient engineering at EDI and ABZ line stations that sustainably and safely meet operational requirements.

With the support of the P145 LMM, responsible for ensuring the relevant line shift work at EDI and ABZ is planned and carried out on time, in total, and to the required standards set by the MOE and operators CAME. 

Responsibilities:

Responsible for delegating the allocated work on the line at EDI/ABZ; in consultation with the planning department, LMC and P145 LMM.

Planned, distributed, and supervised workload for the rostered staff on the day and night shifts. Ensure all work is completed. Report any discrepancies/incomplete work to the LMM/planning departments and LMC. 

Responsible for informing the airline and LMM of the state of the aircraft and telling them of any delays/disruptions.

Responsible for arranging day and night shift human resources to meet incoming/departing aircraft and assisting LMC and maintenance manager with night shift rostering to ensure EDI/ABZ operation meets the needs.

Ensure any delay reports are completed on the company's MSP reporting system.

Ensure all work is completed IAW company procedures and the relevant maintenance documentation, technical logs, and work orders are completed and returned to technical records.

Support the implementation and maintenance of company policies.

Ensure all work is carried out safely. Educate and supervise engineering staff in safe methods of working. Support the organization with the development of safe means of working.

Ensure company logistics and work pack control system is completed correctly for all work carried out by the engineers. Report any deficiencies to the LMM/Logistics as required.

Responsible for ensuring any required parts/tools for maintenance are ordered correctly and monitoring logistics regarding estimated/required delivery times.  

Ensure tools and equipment are handled correctly and stored in the correct locations.

Responsible for ensuring proper handover procedures are completed IAW the MOE and local station procedures.

Ensure company premises are maintained and good housekeeping standards are always met. Report any building/facility defects to the LMM.

Ensures that any spares moved via COMAT are controlled, and associated line stations are informed.

Ensure any stock replenishment items are received and located correctly on the company's stock control system.

Responsible for approving any annual leave requested by EDI and ABZ engineering staff and reliable alongside the P145 maintenance manager to ensure any holiday is covered with a correctly authorized and capable team.

The line station supervisor must ensure that the EDI and ABZ line engineers' airside passes and driving permits are up-to-date and valid. The Line Station Supervisor must also provide the vehicles at each station are maintained and airside vehicle permits are kept accurate at all times.

The line station supervisor is responsible for ensuring all tools/equipment are kept in a serviceable condition and reports to logistics if tooling requires recalibration or repair.

Carry out any other reasonable duties as the company sees fit per the position's responsibilities.

Academic/Educational Requirements 

Unrestricted EASA B1 or B1/B2 license–type rating required on 737CL.

Required Skills/Experience

• Minimum five years of Aviation Engineering experience
• Must be a Proactive, self-motivated & confident, self-starter
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Possess secure and practical communication skills (both written & verbal)
• Ability to make sound judgments based on the company's needs operates in a very fluid, fast-changing environment.
• Proven problem-solving and Planning & Organizing skills
• Supervisory/people management experience is desirable, and managing people effectively is essential.

Salary

Basic B1 Salary of £42,000 (B1/B2 combined £46,200), company pension, 21 days paid leave.
Plus:

• £6,500 EDI shift allowance.
• £3,346 B737CL Type rating (unrestricted)
• £3,346 B737NG (unrestricted)
• £2,038 ATP (unrestricted)
• £2,438 supervisor allowance

Position Type:                  Mechanic           

Department:                     Hangar Engineering        

Location:                            East Midlands Airport

Responsible to:                Shift supervisors/Certifying staff/Base Maintenance Manager

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Role Summary

To support effective and efficient hangar engineering at EMA, that meets the operational requirements in a sustainable and safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Be well informed about valid instructions, regulations and maintenance information.
• Ensure that the material installed in the form of spare parts, equipment or standard parts is of the correct and approved type and quality.
• Perform all maintenance work according to the valid instructions and documentation.
• Be well informed about the procedures regarding production quality control and quality audit especially how they apply at the specific maintenance tasks.
• Perform maintenance on equipment that is used for maintenance and apply a high maintenance standard. Restore and clean all equipment after the maintenance activity. When equipment fails or is found to be faulty, immediately report this to the certifying staff.
• Keep current with the approved working schedules, Company -procedures, -requirements and any authorisation ratings held for the work performed.
• Have confidence to issue an SMS report if a violation from the established WAS Flight Safety Standard is discovered.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Recognized modern apprenticeship in engineering or equivalent military training

Required Skills/Experience:

• Commercial aviation engineering experience
• Must be Proactive & self-motivated
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Possess confident and effective communication skills (both written & verbal)

Salary

• Basic £29400
• Shift Allowance £4500
• Company Pension

Position Type:            Permanent, Full-Time

Work Pattern             Days

Department:              Finance

Location:                     EMA/Hybrid

Responsible to:          Finance Manager

Role Summary

The assistant accountant is a key role in supporting the Finance Manager in ensuring key financial processes are completed to enable the accurate production of the monthly/annual financial statements and to ensure proper financial controls (all reconciliations done and clearing accounts cleared).

Main Responsibilities

• Sales invoicing - ensure all flights are properly invoiced to customers in line with each customer contract
• Customer account maintenance – ensure new accounts and changes are made in line with the customer contract
• Vendor review
• Review of vendor payment details and advise Purchase Ledger of any changes required
• Changes to bank details confirmed with supplier
• Major account management finance support – work with the operations account manager to ensure that all invoices are raised promptly and that all costs are properly recharged and that all customer queries are responded to promptly.
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations and review
• Accounting for IOM subsidiary – month end journals, reconciliations
• Assist with preparation for Statutory accounts
• Assist with VAT returns
• Assist with Tax return preparation/queries
• Vendor creation and payment review
• Assist with project to automate the vendor payment process
• Assist with update to vendor onboarding process
• Updating bank payment details in Business Central
• Intra group recharges – ensure all intra group charges on the balance sheet are promptly invoiced each month
• Customer cost recharges – ensure all costs are promptly recharged to the customers
• Bank Reconciliations –Review bank reconciliation for month end financial statements
• Adhoc
• New inventory system implementation impacts on finance processes
• Intra Group review

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Educated to ‘A’ level or equivalent
• Accounting/Finance qualification

Required Skills/Experience/knowledge:

• 2-5 years experience within a finance team

• Knowledge of Airline Industry an advantage

• Excellent IT skills specifically ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central preferred), and Microsoft Excel.

• Clear and concise written and spoken communication skills
• Ability to present written information in a structured and balanced way
• Complete tasks on time, especially during financial period ends

• Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to deal effectively and professionally with both internal and external clients and suppliers.
• Proactive, confident, self-starter with ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work to strict deadlines.

• Attention to detail, accuracy & quality minded

Salary

£40,000

Position Type:            Permanent, Full-Time

Work Pattern             Days

Department:              Finance

Location:                     EMA/Hybrid

Responsible to:          CFO

Role Summary

The management accountant is a key role in supporting the CFO and management team in the analysis of the financial results, understanding of the key business drivers and the identification of opportunities to improve the financial results.

The management accountant has a very good understanding of the business and through these insights they play a key role in the support to commercial on customer quotes and customer profitability. They are interested in working closely with each function as a business partner to understand each functions results versus budget and how these results can be improved. The management accountant needs to be in the details of all contracts (customers and key costs) but also be able to see the overall view of the business and helping to shape the business strategy. They help with the construction of the rolling forecasts and budget processes.

Main Responsibilities

• Revenue assurance – help the assistant accountant in establishing and implementing controls to ensure that all elements are properly invoiced. Thorough understanding of the key customer contracts
• Direct Operating cost (DOC) assurance – tracking and understanding of direct operating costs to assist the Finance Manager to ensure the costs are properly recorded monthly and that rechargeable DOCs are properly invoiced. Maintain a thorough understanding of the impacts the DOCs have on customer profitability and included in future quotes  
• Customer Profitability reviews – maintain the customer P&L and update management
• Customer Quote model – develop and maintain the quote model
• Cost analysis – opportunities identified to management
• Maintenance cost analysis – detailed understanding of all maintenance costs and include this in the monthly financial reviews
• Cost centre review meetings – business partner role in the monthly business reviews
• Forecast & Budgets – assist with construction of forecasts and budgets
• BI Tool maintenance
• Project costs – review of all proposed projects (including restructuring) and analysing risks/benefits
• Weekly scorecard – produce weekly scorecard showing key performance metrics
• Adhoc

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Educated to ‘A’ level or equivalent
• Accounting/Finance qualification – CIMA an advantage

Required Skills/Experience/knowledge:

• 5-8 years’ experience within a finance team including management accounting experience

• Knowledge of Airline Industry an advantage

• Excellent IT skills specifically ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central preferred), Microsoft Excel and BI tools.

• Clear and concise written and spoken communication skills
• Ability to present written information in a structured and balanced way

• Business focussed and desire to be a trusted business partner
• Strong and principled character to defend the interests of the company and to improve the financial results
• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to keep learning the business
• Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to deal effectively and professionally with both internal and external customers.
• Proactive, confident, self-starter with ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work to strict deadlines.

• Attention to detail, accuracy & quality minded

 Salary

£45,000

Position Type:             Permanent                             

Department:              Engineering   

Location:                     East Midlands Airport

Responsible to:          Technical Manager                

About West Atlantic UK

West Atlantic is an air cargo operator with a long and significant history within the UK and European air cargo market. West Atlantic operates a mixed fleet of Boeing 737 Classic, 737NG and turboprop aircraft to deliver competitive on-time performance for a portfolio of major global logistics organisations, national mail carriers and ad-hoc charters. West Atlantic maintains both a UK AOC and European AOC as well as a partnership with another major European carrier in order to meet customer needs regardless of changes to the economic and political landscape.

Role Summary

Provide Part “M” / “CAMO” Airworthiness Support Function within the Technical Services Department. Support the CAMO Manager to maintain control of all applicable airworthiness requirements and maintain all data required to demonstrate compliance. Support the Accountable Manger to investigate Occurrence reports submitted to the Safety Management System. Provide technical support to resolve aircraft technical defects, with a focus on Avionics.

Responsibilities

• Periodical review of Aircraft Maintenance Programmes against fleet Maintained Aircraft. Implement/validate changes to the Maintenance Programmes in the MI’s arising from revisions to the AMP ensure compliance against aircraft configuration.

• Undertake reviews of incoming aircraft transferring aircraft into and out of West Atlantic Maintenance Programmes to ensure compliance with all applicable airworthiness requirements and define bridging requirements as required.

• Perform Airworthiness Directive and non-mandatory SB/SL assessment and manage embodiment onto the aircraft. Generate AD/SB compliance reports periodically or as required to support Airworthiness Reviews (ARCs).

• Provide technical details to assist in all aspects of modifications and configuration changes carried out on fleet aircraft, and subsequent management of the aircraft AMP and reports to demonstrate compliance with all resulting changes.

• Perform technical authoring of maintenance instructions (work cards) to comply with all airworthiness requirements and provide technical support to maintenance planning department.

• Liaison with relevant aircraft manufacturers to gain and implement approved repair schemes and assist with problematical defect diagnosis.

• Liaison with component or accessory vendors to assist with problems encountered, including fault tracing.

• Management of the approved Part Number and Interchangeability database in accordance with the approved maintenance data.

• Work with colleges across Europe to achieve wider group level projects to dynamically reposition aircraft between AOCs to meet contract requirements.

• Manage Subcontractor organisations to maintain active airworthiness control of aircraft for which certain airworthiness activities are subcontracted.

• Investigation of Occurrence Reports in support of the Safety Management System.

• Other reasonable airworthiness activities and tasks as directed by the Technical Manager or Part M Manager.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Educated to Degree Level, B2 License or equivalent.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Minimum 7 years Aviation Engineering experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of Part M/CAMO and Part 145, and UK National Requirements.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Effective Information Technology skills.
• Possess confident and effective communication skills in English (both written & verbal).
• Ability to make good judgements based on the needs of the company operation, in a very fluid, fast changing environment.
• Proven problem solving, planning & organisational skills.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Previous experience in a Continuing Airworthiness Management organization.
• Previous experience as B2 licensed engineer or managing continued airworthiness of aircraft avionics in a CAMO environment.
• Experience on B737CL/NG (or similar Boeing products) and/or ATR 42/72.
• Experience with Trax EMRO maintenance software.
• Able to demonstrate experience performing a majority or all of the Responsibilities described above.

Salary

£48,000

Position Type:          Permanent, Full-Time

Work Pattern             7 on 7 off

Department:              Engineering Part 145

Location:                   Edinburgh Airport

Responsible to:        Line Maintenance Manager – Part 145   

Role Summary

West Atlantic UK are inviting applications for Line maintenance mechanics to be based at our Edinburgh Airport line station. This position offers an attractive shift pattern of 7 on 7 off. The successful candidate will be energetic and committed, able to work well from his/her own initiative while being an integral part of our team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out maintenance tasks as required.
• Maintain a high standard of work in all tasks.
• Follow all company procedures, policies and regulations.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Previous maintenance experience on B737-400/800 is highly desirable.
• Experienced in all zones on the aircraft.
• Willing to work shifts (including nights).

Required Skills/Experience/knowledge

• Recognized aircraft maintenance apprenticeship/training
• Excellent spoken and written English is essential
• Proven organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Flexible approach to working in a fast-changing environment

Salary

£30000 - £38000

Position Type:          Permanent, Full-Time

Work Pattern             7 on 7 off

Department:              Engineering Part 145

Location:                   Edinburgh Airport

Responsible to:        Line Maintenance Manager – Part 145   

Role Summary

West Atlantic UK are inviting applications for Line Maintenance Engineers to be based at our Edinburgh Airport line station. This position offers an attractive shift pattern of 7 on 7 off.

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual with existing line maintenance experience, who is able to supervise personnel and prove a flexible working attitude in the fast-changing air cargo sector.

Responsibilities

• Routine servicing and defect rectification of West Atlantic’s 737-400 and 737-800 fleet.
• AOG recovery.
• Maintaining a safe and compliant working environment, adhering to all company procedures, policies, and regulations.
• Supervision and mentoring of Aircraft Mechanics
• Travel to Aberdeen line station when needed
• Flying spanner duties

Required Skills/Experience/knowledge

• Aircraft Line Maintenance experience
• Flying Spanner experience
• UK CAA Part-66 B1 or B1/B2 License holder
  • Boeing 737-CL Type Rating
  • Boeing 737-NG Type Rating
  • ATR 72 Type Rating
• Good IT Literacy, with RAL Envision Experience
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Salary

£50000 - £65000

Position Type: Permanent                             

Department:  PT 145            

Location: EMA Hangar 29

Responsible to: Base Maintenance Manager            

Role Summary: An experienced sheet metal repair technician located within the UK PT145 EMA base hangar team. The successful candidate will carry out repairs and other mechanical work as directed by the supervisor and Base maintenance manager to the 737, ATP and ATR fleet of a/c.

Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks according to the valid instructions and documentation.
• Be well informed about the procedures regarding production quality control and quality audit, especially how they apply at the specific maintenance tasks.
• Reporting to the on-duty supervisor and taking direction from certifying staff regarding repair requirements
• Accurately record all work carried out using the IT information systems in use
• Assist as required, under the direction of certifying staff, with any other mechanical tasks related to a/c hangar inputs
• Completing repairs IAW drawings or other data supplied to a high standard.
• Assisting the supervisors and management team to maintain a safe working environment
• Completing major structural repairs on pressurised metal aircraft, on both primary and secondary structure
• Interpreting repair drawings and identify areas that require engineering changes when compared to actual aircraft structure
• Analyse and interpret the OEM structural repair manuals to identify a/c zones and stations. Identify repairs and locate material and alternate fasteners within these manuals
• Utilise precision measuring instruments to accurately gauge damage limits
• Ability to form from plate material complex bends and shapes using common sheet metal handling tools including bending brakes, rollers, shrinkers

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Apprenticeship or equivalent training with a major OEM or MRO
• National basic education qualifications in English and Math’s at Grade C or equivalent
• Training in the use of shrinkers or English wheels would be an advantage

Required Skills/Experience:

• Proven ability to complete Major structural repairs on pressurized metal aircraft on both primary and secondary structure
• Ability to interpret repair drawings and identify areas that require engineering changes when compared to actual aircraft structure
• Ability to use and interpret the OEM structural repair manuals to identify a/c zones and stations. Identify repairs for damage found and locate material and alternate fasteners within these manuals.
• Must be able to use precision measuring instruments to accurately gauge damage limits.
• Proven hand skills with common sheet metal tools.
• Ability to form from plate material complex bends and shapes using common sheet metal handling tools including bending brakes, rollers, shrinkers.
• Ability to travel for AOG repairs
• Must hold a valid UK driving license

Salary

• Basic £30,450
• Shift Allowance £4500
• Company Pension